Suemi Report post Posted December 7, 2012 Hello and happy holidays everyone. I am sure all your hands are as swollen as mine getting all your gifts ready. I have a question about needles I can use for a consew 255 Rb-2. Been using the standard leather point 16's and up but I want to drop down to a 14 or smaller if possible. Any insight would help. Thanks so much, Rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted December 7, 2012 We stock #14 in a D point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 7, 2012 Make sure that the thread doesn't bind in the eye of the #14 needle. This might be a tight fit for #69 thread, unless it is wound and bonded tightly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anne Bonnys Locker Report post Posted December 9, 2012 Ok if you have a Servo motor and can slow down the needle speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suemi Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks everyone, I will give it a try. Wiz, I was planning to go with a 33 or 46 thread with the 14 needle. I have a servo from bob and I think it might work out. Best, Rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted December 10, 2012 A #14 needle will pass #46 thread quite easily. You may be able to even use a #12 needle with that thread. I think a #10 or 11 needle will be fine with #33 thread. But, reduce the tensions on top and in the bobbin, to avoid breaking the tiny thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
